Fives, the most pioneering partner of capital intensive industries

An industrial engineering group, Fives designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world’s largest industrial groups in the aluminium, steel, glass, cement, automotive and manufacturing industries, aerospace, logistics and energy sectors.

8 key industries and 18 specialties

Fives' clients benefit from the Group's cross-fertilized knowledge between industries. Teams of experts spanning 18 specialties are dedicated to the specific requirements of their clients:

Aluminium

Within Fives, the Aluminium business line is specialized in the design and supply of process equipment and the management of complete installations in the three sectors of the aluminium industry: carbon, reduction and casthouse.

Within Fives, the Automation business line is specialized in the design and supply of complete automated and integrated systems. With a strong foundation based upon renowned range of equipment such as Cinetic assembly solutions and washers, CFC conveyors, FG gantries and conveyors, DyAG software and traceability solutions and North America guiding systems, Fives is recognized as the preeminent provider of outstanding automated solutions and services which are at the heart of its customers’ efficiencies.

Within Fives, the Cement | Minerals business line is specialized in the design, supply and installation of core process equipment and complete plants in the fields of crushing, grinding, pyroprocess, combustion and gas treatment.

Within Fives, the Cryogenics | Energy business line is specialized in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of brazed heat exchangers, cold boxes, cores in drums and cryogenic pumps from Cryomec range. These key products are dedicated to applications such as air separation, distribution, natural gas processing, LNG, olefins and petrochemicals, helium and filling systems.

Within Fives, the Cutting Tools & Abrasives group designs and supplies custom engineered superabrasive tooling providing ultimate cutting and grinding solutions. With a strong foundation based upon the renowned brands CITCO and Gardner, Fives is recognized as the preeminent provider of outstanding tooling and grinding solutions which are expertly designed to fit each customer’s unique requirements.

With a strong legacy based upon renowned brands such as RapidCharge for filling and DeckerSealing for sealing, Fives designs, supplies fluid filling, fluid tests and sealing equipment product as well as associated services.

Whatever the fluid or the gas, Fives has the solution. Fives’ offer includes a wide range of fluid filling and tests equipment including standard and customized solutions adapted to any needs in terms of standards and production expectations, along with a complete range of services (maintenance, spares, retrofit, overhauling and upgrading).

In Glass, Fives is the Glassmakers' solution provider who designs and supplies process equipment, complete line as well as a large range of services for float, flat and specific (fiber, container …) production

With a strong legacy based on 2 major brands of the market – Landis and Giustina, Fives is worldwide renowned for leading-edge automotive camshaft and crankshaft processing systems. Fives is also a leader in centerless grinding and disc grinding processes as well as lean and flexible CNC grinders for a wide range of shaft-type components for various industries.

The Fives Group has two shops that oversee subcontracting for all projects, either for work to drawings or tailored to specific needs. Fives can handle any type of subcontracting (mechanical welding, machining, installation and assembly, repairs) on all kinds of stainless alloy or steel for medium and large parts alike.

Within Fives, the Metal Cutting & Composites speciality designs and supplies machine tool and complete manufacturing solutions. With a strong foundation based upon renowned brands such as Cincinnati, Giddings & Lewis, Forest-Liné, Liné Machines and Rouchaud, Fives is recognized as the preeminent provider of outstanding manufacturing solutions which are at the heart of its customers’ performance.

Key industrial markets served include aerospace, automotive and truck, heavy equipment, oil and gas, rail, wind energy and general machining.

In Steel, Fives’ offer includes a range of expert service, from the layout of a facility to revamping services, including the design, manufacture and retrofit of mechanical, thermal, tube & pipe mills & finishing equipment and the supply of surface treatment technologies.